Reports Report 6164by (Event 6164-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6164-2019
Observer
NameBill E
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was driving when I saw this and my daughter saw it as well. I thought at first it was a low flying plane, but it didn't blink and when I saw the spark and the slight tilt toward the ground at the end, I knew it was not a plane.
Location
AddressDayton, TN
Latitude35° 27' 21.18'' N (35.46°)
Longitude 85° 3' 4.73'' W (-85.05°)
Elevation258.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-12-04 20:30 EST
UT Date & Time2019-12-05 01:30 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle94°
Moving
Facing azimuth221.06°
First azimuth196.71°
First elevation18°
Last azimuth242.96°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorWhite, with a possible tint of red or red trailing spark at one point
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksI saw a spark that separated from the tail just before the main ball went out